Perpetua Resources gets $2.9B EXIM loan for Stibnite project in Idaho Last year, the company began early works construction at the project, which was fast-tracked by the Trump administration. Staff Writer | May 21, 2026 | 4:55 pm
Supreme Court of Canada to hear BC appeal over Indigenous rights and mineral claims A hearing date has not been set. Staff Writer | May 21, 2026 | 2:07 pm
Pentagon doubts over rare earths deal provoke White House clash The Pentagon is weighing whether to scrap an $80 million conditional loan offer to refiner ReElement Technologies. Bloomberg News | May 21, 2026 | 1:16 pm
CHART: Copper price surge mints 23 new unicorn mines The ranks of copper mining’s answer to Silicon Valley's $1 billion startup unicorns swell to 75. Frik Els | May 21, 2026 | 12:32 pm
Lawmakers introduce SILVER Act to increase precious metals storage sites in US The bill aims to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to reduce systemic risk while increasing geographical diversity and competition. Staff Writer | May 21, 2026 | 11:41 am
Northern Star CEO Tonkin to step down after a decade at helm Stuart Tonkin was integral to the company’s growth through the multi-billion-dollar acquisitions of Saracen and De Grey Mining. Bloomberg News | May 21, 2026 | 10:23 am
Zambia’s Konkola reopens Chingola copper mine after 18-year shutdown The mine, part of the Nchanga mining complex, is projected to produce more than 200,000 tons of ore per month. Reuters | May 21, 2026 | 9:34 am
US moves closer to prohibitive tariffs on Russian palladium The duties will take effect if a parallel investigation determines that the US industry has suffered harm. Reuters | May 21, 2026 | 9:26 am
Critical Metals secures 15-year offtake from REalloys The agreement builds on the initial letter of intent for a 10-year commitment that the parties signed in October. Staff Writer | May 21, 2026 | 9:16 am